The Chef and The Dietitian - Episode 7 - Cherry Smoothie

Due to requests for a non-green smoothie, Chef AJ shows you how to whip up her chocolate chip cherry smoothie. Get your antioxidants in this heavenly and unique concoction.

But remember: if you omit the greens in your smoothie, make sure to get them in other ways throughout the day! Learn why they are so important here.

Cheers!

Chocolate Almond Green Smoothie

Here is perfect dessert smoothie or one to make when you are in the mood for a treat that won't wreak havoc on your health, but is actually health-promoting. It is a sweet smoothie that can be made more or less sweet by adjusting the ingredients. Play with it until you find your favorite ratios. Here is my favorite way to make the Chocolate Almond Green Smoothie:

Blend the following ingredients together:

2-4 cups spinach, washed

1/2 cup natural almond butter (no added ingredients besides almonds ideally)

1 cup frozen chunks of banana (this is the key to success with green smoothies...Take bananas at their perfect state of ripeness that you prefer, peel them, divide them into pieces and freeze them in a freezer bag. They increase the sweetness, remove any bitterness from the greens, and enhance the frosty and creamy texture.)

2 Tbsp raw cacao nibs (optional)

2 cups ice

4 cups chocolate almond milk

This will serve 2-4 people, depending on their appetite.

Cheers!